![]() ![]() Japan’s government has extended its assistance to the value of US$104,448, through its Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots projects (GCGP) for the procurement of musical instruments of the PNG military band making it possible to form a 32-man band.Īsked about the Papua New Guinea Defence Force’s relations with Japan, Brigadier General Toropo said he is excited about the contract signing, not only for the band, but also for the new-found relationship with the Japanese embassy, as he believes it will open doors for more opportunity for the Defence Force to build relations with Japan, who is a strong nation, in terms of military power. The grant contract signing was officiated today by Japan’s Ambassador to PNG, Morio Matsumoto, and PNGDF Commander, Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo, at the ambassador’s official residence.Īs PNG prepares for the 2018 APEC conference, this contract signing seeks to develop the PNGDF band that will play a role in the staging of the summit. ![]() In a step towards building relations with Japan’s military, the PNG Defence Force today accepted a donation of musical instruments toward the military band. By Lorraine Gabina – EM TV News, Port Moresby ![]()
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